HELP WITH SPRINGS?

[Adams91LX]

So I posted this in talk... got not much help

I have a 91 5.0 coupe
it is currently on dd duty... but i love to corner...
i need new springs... what do you think???
ive heard a lot about h&r, frpp "c" springs, etc.
what is the difference between progressive and specific rate?

any help is greatly appreciated. i know... newbs ask lots of questions
-a

 

[04sleeper]

Both H&R and FRPP both make good springs. I don't think you could go wrong with either.

Progressive rate springs get progressivly stiffer as they compress. Specific rate stay the exact same rate regardless of compression.

For the money and performance improvement I would go with the "B" springs.

They are progressive rate.
Spring Kit
1979-04 Mustang (exc. 1999-04 Cobra)
397-M-5300-B

Lowers 1979-94 Mustangs - Front .875" - Rear .5"
Lowers 1994-04 Mustangs - Front 1.125" - Rear .750"
Spring Rate - Front 425/530 - Rear 200/300

Jegs has them for $124.99. http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...irect&categoryId=17949&parentCategoryId=11233

 

[JChalfan]

I just put FMS B springs on my '90 LX, and I'm pretty happy with them. My last 5.0 came with lowering springs, which I thought were B springs, but that car was much stiffer than my current car. The progressive springs give you a better ride, and then stiffen up when you start to push them in a corner.

If it's going to stay a DD, I'd probably get the B springs. If you buy something too stiff, it's going to beat the crap out of you on your commute. Some people don't mind that though.

Jeff